The chassis harness is not properly secured to the frame of the trailer or is improperly routed over the axle.
1988-1999 · 10 model years
Cobra Salem Problems by year
Owners have filed 1 complaints about the Cobra Salem across 10 model years, and it has 1 recall. The 1999 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1), while 1999 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the wheels & tires.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Salem complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Salem problems
Cobra Salem recalls 1
Latest Salem complaints
October 28, 2001, pulling trailer at 55 mph, 8:pm, left side front trailer tire comes apart and tread is is flung through the wheel well and into the insde of the trailer. This caused over $700 of damage to the trailer. April 5, 2001, approx 55-60mph, 7pm, left rear tire comes apart. The tread come off and wraps around the axel. On aprl7, 2002, (yes, less than 48 hours later) the right , front trailer tire starts to some apart. A driver "mouths" flat tire and we pull over just before the tread completely...
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come off the sidewalls. The tires have between 4-5,000 on them, are 3 years old and we check the tire pressure before every trip. We live in a mild climate and the tires aren't subject to extreme temperature changes. They are covered from to keep the sun off. There is no reason we should have had 3 tires come apart in 6 months.*Ak (dot number: dbul h12 tiresize: 205-75-15)
Questions about the Cobra Salem
Which Cobra Salem years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1999 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1999 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
Which Cobra Salem years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1999 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Salem years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Cobra Salem problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the wheels & tires (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Cobra Salem have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Cobra Salem model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data